** Shares of RedTape Ltd REDT.NS rise as much as 6.3% to 128.9 rupees
** Footwear and apparel maker acquires international sports footwear brand SPRANDI for India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, does not disclose deal amount
** Adds, co will be launching the brand in the Indian market very soon through online and retail stores
** Stock up 6.1% so far this week, set for second week of gains
** More than 567,000 shares traded as of 9:40 A.M. IST, vs 30-day moving avg of 358,033
** REDT last up 2.4%, cuts YTD losses to 2.2%
(Reporting by Meenakshi Maidas in Bengaluru)
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